I. General Information

1. Course Title:
A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1103

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course covers standard automotive and light truck clutches, drive line, differential/4x4 and manual transmissions/transaxles. The clutch section includes design, adjustment, overhaul, diagnosis and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems. The drive line section includes phasing alignment and balance. The manual transmission/transaxle section teaches the operation theory and repair. This course provides a minimum of 100 clock hours of the 100 required NATEF clock hours.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Name of Institution	Course Number and Title	Credits
Northwest Community College	AMST1104 Powertrain Systems	4
St. Cloud Community College	AUTO2506 Principles of Torque Transfer Systems	7

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Diagnose fluid leakage and determine necessary action
Utilize appropriate technology	Measure end play or preload and determine shims needed

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Measure endplay or preload (shim or spacer selection procedure) on transmission/transaxle shafts; perform necessary action.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble transmission/transaxle components.
• Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; perform necessary action.
• Inspect and replace clutch pressure plate assembly and clutch disc.
• Diagnose noise, hard shifting, jumping out of gear, and fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action.
• Remove, inspect, measure, adjust, and reinstall transaxle final drive pinion gears (spiders), shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case assembly.
• Drain and fill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit.
• Inspect and reinstall synchronizer hub, sleeve, keys, springs and blocking rings.
• Diagnose universal joint noise and vibration concerns; perform necessary action.
• Check ring and pinion tooth contact patterns; perform necessary action.
• Clean and inspect differential housing; refill with correct lubricant and/or additive.
• Diagnose fluid leakage concerns; determine necessary action.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Manual Transmissions
   • Gear ratio’s and torque
   • Manual transmission power flow
   • Clutch operation and construction
   • Drive shafts and angles
   • Endplays and preloads
   • Speedometer drives
   • Fluids and preventative maintenance
2. Differential construction and operation
   • Differential gears and designs
   • Open differential vs limited slip
   • Fluids and preventative maintenance
   • Four Wheel Drive designs
   • Transfer case designs and operation
   • Front shaft controls
   • Electronic four wheel drives
   • Wheel bearings and adjustments

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Manual transmissions Service Procedures
   • Diagnose, remove, repair, and replace a manual transmission
   • Remove and replace clutch components
   • Bleed hydraulic clutch
   • Perform suggested maintenance procedures
   • Remove driveshaft and replace u-joints
   • Check and adjust endplays and preloads
2. Differential Service
   • Remove and replace
   • Perform overhaul and set up procedure
   • Check and adjust endplays and preloads
   • Perform suggested maintenance procedures
3. Four Wheel Drive
   • Diagnose and repair four wheel drive components
   • Remove and replace transfer case
   • Overhaul transfer case and perform factory adjustments
   • Perform suggested maintenance procedures